12 August 2013
A 23-year-old New Providence man appeared in a magistrate’s court on Friday to be formally charged with rape. His alleged victim was his 52-year-old mother. The man, clad in a black shirt and khaki pants looked Acting Chief Magistrate Joyann Pratt-Ferguson directly in the eyes the entire time his charges were being read. According to […]
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12 August 2013
The homicide count shot to 69 this past weekend after a man was riddled with bullets. Police said the incident happened around 10:13p.m. Saturday in the area of Whites Addition, off Kemp Road. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the victim was shot multiple times. He died on the scene. Authorities are appealing to anyone who […]
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12 August 2013
Bahamians travelling to the United Kingdom are strongly urged to ensure they are adequately prepared for the journey and asked to be particularly mindful of the following: • All Bahamians travelling to the United Kingdom should be in possession of valid passport • Bahamian tourists travelling directly to the United Kingdom from Nassau do not […]
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12 August 2013
Students of an innovative leadership programme in The Bahamas were invigorated by their exposure to a more global landscape in Atlanta. According to Zhivargo Laing of the Bahamas Institute for Youth Leadership Development (BIYLD), students came to appreciate just how diverse career opportunities are when one’s vision is global. The BIYLD offers a 10-month leadership […]
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12 August 2013
A modern roadway for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians in San Salvador is on the way. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development, Philip Davis on Friday signed a $2.8 million contract with Symonette’s Enterprises to improve and maintain roads on the island. Deputy Prime Minister Davis urged leaders to view the project […]
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09 August 2013
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman, Bradley Roberts has called Free National Movement (FNM) Leader, Dr. Hubert Minnis “clueless and confused” in reference to the ruckus created in the House of Assembly by Dr. Minnis and several opposition members on Wednesday. Mr. Roberts, who spoke to the Bahama Journal yesterday, said it is sad that Dr. […]
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09 August 2013
Two men were arraigned yesterday for the alleged rape of an American teen. The incident allegedly occurred on Monday at the Comfort Suites Paradise Island Hotel. Deno Bethell, 18, of Pride Estates and 18-year-old Darron Knowles of Elizabeth Estates appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Joyann Pratt-Ferguson. They were not required to enter a plea to […]
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09 August 2013
The man charged with damaging 8,000 ft. of asphalt on John F. Kennedy Drive decided to change his plea to guilty yesterday. On July 18th, Thomas Alexander Rigby pleaded not guilty to the charge of damage, but now he apparently had a change of heart. According to reports, sometime between July 6th and 12th, the […]
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09 August 2013
Two days after her leader was kicked out of Parliament, she and her colleagues boycotted the move and walked out and another of her colleagues not backing these actions FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner is harping back on the headline grabbing events from Wednesday’s House of Assembly sitting and the inactions of Central and South […]
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09 August 2013
Police in Grand Bahama have reported an accident that has left a pedestrian in stable condition. According to police, on Wednesday around 5:30 a.m., police received information of a traffic accident that occurred on Coral Road in the area of GB Sports Complex, involving a white and yellow 2004 Ford Crown Victoria driven by a […]
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